Guide to Different Types of Pottery Clay

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If you are interested in pottery as a hobby or business, it will be important to know the different types of clay and their uses. Different types of clay will use different firing temperatures and techniques for finishing. The categories of pottery clay are common use clays, porcelain clay, fire clay, and ball clay. This article will explain each one. Common use clays are pottery clays used most commonly among artists. Common use clays include [...] Read more »

Finding Great Pottery Classes

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If you are a new to the world of pottery, all of the steps and techniques involved can be intimidating. To become familiar with these processes you may want to take a pottery class. There are many types of pottery classes available. When looking for a class, make sure to choose one that provides training in project prep, project techniques, and finishing techniques. This article will help explain each category so you can choose your [...] Read more »

Advanced Pottery Tools

As you advance your pottery skills, the basic tools may no longer provide enough options for making your projects creative and unique. You may want to begin looking for new tools to increase the variety of techniques youre using. A few tools that are used for more advanced pottery are modeling/texturing tools, tile cutters and edgers, clay molds, and pottery kilns. In order to add more texture and shape to your projects, you will want [...] Read more »